The Final Farewell

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • story
  • emotional
  • graphics
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"The Final Farewell" is a narrative adventure game where you play as a ghost with no memory of your past. Explore the Whispering Woods, help lost mortals find their forgotten trinkets, and uncover the clues of your former life. Be wary of the misty Veil that erases memories and seek the light of campfires to stay alive. Can you discover your past and find peace?

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story9 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful, hand-drawn art that creates a charming and calming atmosphere.
  • It delivers an emotional narrative about grief and loss, resonating deeply with players and often evoking tears.
  • The gameplay is simple and accessible, allowing players to focus on the touching stories of the characters they help.
  • The game is quite short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some mechanics, such as the power-ups from ghosts, feel underwhelming and not particularly useful during gameplay.
  • There are minor bugs and issues, such as companion ghosts getting stuck, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story21 mentions

    The game's story is described as simple yet deeply emotional, resonating particularly with players who can relate to its themes of grief and identity. It effectively integrates queer relationships and identities, making it relatable to a diverse audience. The storytelling is polished, featuring rich dialogue that enhances the experience, and the overall narrative is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions through its beautiful art and music.

    • “The one that hit me most was definitely your own story, which is, of course, the last one you figure out, though you get a few hints along the way.”
    • “I was kindly gifted the game to play on stream for this year's queer indie games showcase and was pleasantly surprised to see how seamlessly queer relationships, identities, and people were integrated into the story.”
    • “A beautiful little game about grief, simple gameplay and a story packed with heart.”
    • “The story is simple, but can definitely be emotional, especially if you relate to any of the stories.”
    • “There is a load of dialog, which you may find hard work to click through; some parts of it are important though, so be prepared to take in the little short story.”
    • “A beautiful little game about grief, simple gameplay, and a story packed with heart.”
  • emotional18 mentions

    The game offers a simple yet deeply emotional narrative that resonates with players, particularly those who can relate to its themes of grief and loss. Despite its short playtime, it effectively builds emotional connections through touching stories and heartfelt interactions, culminating in a bittersweet farewell that leaves a lasting impact. Players are advised to approach the game with an open heart, as it can evoke strong feelings and even tears.

    • “The game is short and can be played in a single sitting, but weaves emotional narratives together which takes you on a complete journey and leaves you feeling satisfied at the end.”
    • “A heartfelt, wonderful experience that brought me to tears more than once.”
    • “The final farewell is a heartfelt experience that is sure to leave you feeling… well… feelings.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of "The Final Farewell" are widely praised for their beautiful and cute art style, which creates a calming atmosphere that complements the game's emotional themes of grief and loss. The visuals, reminiscent of childhood scrapbook collages, enhance the narrative without detracting from its depth, making the experience both engaging and poignant. Overall, the game's charming aesthetics effectively balance its serious subject matter, leaving a lasting impact on players.

    • “The final farewell checked off a lot of boxes for me from the description alone: a cozy narrative game about grief and death, beautiful art style and coloring, and a lovely soundtrack.”
    • “The final farewell’s cute, bubbly art style is juxtaposed by its narrative’s themes of grief and loss.”
    • “Every character is engaging and complex, and the art style is reminiscent of scrapbook collages from childhood, which adds to the overall themes of memory, loss, and redemption.”
    • “The final farewell’s cute, bubbly art-style is juxtaposed by its narrative’s themes of grief and loss.”
    • “Every character is engaging and complex and the art style is reminiscent of scrapbook collages from childhood which adds to the overall themes of memory, loss, and redemption.”
    • “Despite delving into quite realistic sentiments, the cosy artstyle helps to make you feel a bit more comfortable, especially with your character being the most adorable friendly ghost!”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, making it accessible and easy to grasp, though some players noted limitations in the utility of certain mechanics, such as ghost skills getting stuck. While the core mechanics are straightforward, they can present challenges, leading to moments where players may need to restart levels. Overall, the game combines charming visuals with a heartfelt narrative about grief, enhanced by the unique interactions with companion ghosts that add depth to the experience.

    • “What I appreciated most about this game is how simple everything was -- from the character designs to the gameplay itself -- and still managed to hit me with a powerful message about moving on from difficult and painful memories and how that ties into grief.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and you'll get the hang of the controls quickly!”
    • “The mechanic of the companion ghosts is really novel to me, and I like it a lot - they each provide a different sort of help to you as you look for the trinkets, and they have so much personality; especially considering you can play through to the end in around an hour.”
    • “The mechanics of the game are very simple.”
    • “Mechanics-wise, I didn't find a lot of use for every ghost's skill, especially when they would get stuck on trees and just stay where they were stuck instead of catching up.”
    • “The art style is cute, and there's not much to grasp in the gameplay mechanics.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in "The Final Farewell" is praised for its soothing and evocative quality, striking a balance between uplifting and melancholic tones that enhance the game's themes of grief and death. Coupled with beautiful hand-drawn art, the soundtrack effectively immerses players in the emotional narrative, contributing to a deeply moving experience. Overall, the combination of music and visuals is described as stunning and impactful.

    • “The final farewell checked off a lot of boxes for me from the description alone: a cozy narrative game about grief and death, beautiful art style and coloring, and a lovely soundtrack.”
    • “No character is voiced, but the backing soundtrack is soothing and finds the middle ground between overly happy and too sombre.”
    • “Seriously- the combination of the art (which reminds me of something hand drawn, cut out, layered with love) with this hopeful but kind of melancholy music, birdsong that really transports you into the game, it's just amazing.”
    • “No character is voiced, but the backing soundtrack is soothing and finds the middle ground between overly happy and too somber.”
    • “Seriously, the combination of the art (which reminds me of something hand-drawn, cut out, layered with love) with this hopeful but kind of melancholy music, birdsong that really transports you into the game, it's just amazing.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is characterized by charming designs that align well with the intended personalities, despite limited time spent with each character. The simplicity of the characters and gameplay effectively conveys a profound message about coping with grief and moving on from painful memories.

    • “The character designs were really cute and seemed to match nicely with the kind of personality they were intended to convey, even though we don't spend too much time with each character.”
    • “What I appreciated most about this game is how simple everything was—from the character designs to the gameplay itself—and yet it still managed to deliver a powerful message about moving on from difficult and painful memories and how that ties into grief.”
    • “The character designs were really cute and seemed to match nicely for the kind of personality they were intended to give off, though we don't get to know each character well since we're not with them for long.”
    • “What I appreciated most about this game is how simple everything was -- from the character designs to the gameplay itself -- yet it still managed to convey a powerful message about moving on from difficult and painful memories and how that ties into grief.”
    • “The character development felt lacking; I wanted to connect more deeply with them, but the short interactions left me wanting.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming art style that creates a calming environment, complemented by smooth gameplay.

    • “The art style is super cute, creating a very calming atmosphere that enhances the smooth gameplay.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel magical and engaging.”
    • “The sound design perfectly complements the visuals, creating an enchanting atmosphere that keeps you captivated.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The consensus among users indicates that the game lacks replayability value, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.

    • “The replayability value is non-existent.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game performs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck, though it significantly drains the battery due to a lack of specific optimization for the device. While users report no bugs or errors, improved optimization could enhance the overall portable experience.

    • “The game runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck, but it drains the battery much more than expected. It's clear that the game is not optimized for the device. If the developers put in some effort to improve this, it could be a 10/10 portable experience.”
    • “While the game functions on the Steam Deck, the lack of optimization is evident as it significantly impacts battery life. It would greatly benefit from further development to enhance its performance on this platform.”
    • “The performance on the Steam Deck is decent, but the optimization issues lead to excessive battery drain. With some adjustments from the developers, it could become a much better experience for portable gaming.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
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